By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Having returned to the fold Friday, Gov. Jim Justice met briefly with Republican leaders of the Senate and House of Delegates at the Capitol Monday to discuss ways to work as a team, Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, said. “It was more[Read More…]
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U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin surveys Northern Panhandle flood damage
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Communities in Wetzel and Marshall counties affected by recent flooding are expected to qualify for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin learned Monday during a visit to the Northern Panhandle. Affected residents in both counties also[Read More…]
City of Elkins receives Home Rule approval
By BETH HENRY-VANCE The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — City of Elkins leaders have been successful in their application to amend the city’s original Home Rule plan, which is designed to offer municipalities more flexible options within the governing process. Seven of nine proposals were approved by the state’s Municipal Home[Read More…]
Teen Court Program would allow peers to prosecute, defend, act as jury
By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — The chairman of the city’s Youth Advisory Committee on Monday outlined a Teen Court program he and supporters say could provide a positive alternative for students starting down a negative path. Michael Hess, a Parkersburg South High School student and[Read More…]
Carmichael wants answers about kennel owner connected to Florida greyhound doping accusations
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, is looking for answers after the president of the West Virginia Kennel Owners Association was found to have connections to a greyhound doping scandal in the state of Florida. “West Virginia’s possible ties to[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin calls Gov. Jim Justice’s party switch ‘sad’
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin endorsed West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s run for office as a Democrat in 2016, and now Manchin says he just “feels sad” for those who supported Justice. Justice won the race for governor and took[Read More…]
DHHR schedules first medical cannabis board meeting
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Department of Health and Human Resources has scheduled the first meeting of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Advisory Board. The meeting is scheduled for Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. at the University of Charleston’s Erma Byrd Gallery, according to a[Read More…]
‘Start Your Traditions’ at the State Fair of West Virginia
By REBECCA RHUDY The Register-Herald FAIRLEA, W.Va. — The State Fair of West Virginia kicks off for the 93rd time Thursday in Fairlea with competitions ranging from cows, pigs and goats to vegetables and flowers, coupled with entertainment by country music stars, a magician, harness races and tigers — oh[Read More…]
US Rep. Jenkins schedules mobile office visits in southern West Virginia
The Logan Banner WASHINGTON — Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., this week scheduled mobile office visits for southern West Virginia counties, including one in Henlawson. Members of Jenkins’ staff will be available to help residents who need assistance with federal benefits, including Social Security, Medicare and disability. Constituents are encouraged to bring along documents[Read More…]
Augusta Festival summer session ending with a bang
Staff report The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College ends its four-week summer session with a bang. Through Friday, Old-Time and Vocal Week will continue at Davis & Elkins College campus with an array of spectacular talent for students and locals to enjoy. The[Read More…]
